Even the biggest spendthrifts have a frugal obsession or two. Wise Bread readers must have their own obsessions or habits that save money, and more importantly, offer a sense of sa
Recently CNN published an article titled "No kids, no jobs for growing number of wives ". This article profiled two women who are stay at home wives with no kids. A quote from the
When it comes to fruit and vegetables, farmers markets are tough to beat. But some farmers’ market regulars we talked to advised us of a few things to buy elsewhere.
Why do so few people live within walking--or at least bicycling--distance from where they work?
I've asked a lot of people this question and gotten a lot of different answers. Some people want big houses, others big lawns. [more]
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I don’t own a lot of stuff that’s considered top of the line. Hardly anything in fact. But I do have the “Rolls Royce” of vacuum cleaners – The Dyson DC14 Complete (well, it was to
This article has its roots in an article I wrote some time ago that used the terms wage slave and debt peonage—terms that some people objected to. Those making free choices aren't
Employee incentive programs are popular, if only because they are prolific. Though conventional wisdom tells us otherwise, many will argue that these programs are not just ineffect
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What's your frugal obsession?
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Is living on one income a status symbol?
Recently CNN published an article titled "No kids, no jobs for growing number of wives ". This article profiled two women who are stay at home wives with no kids. A quote from the
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Ask the Readers: Do You Attend Networking Events?
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How Parents Save Money at Costco
Raising kids isn’t cheap, but shopping at Costco can help parents cut costs on everything from infant formula to toys.
What NOT to Buy at a Farmers Market
When it comes to fruit and vegetables, farmers markets are tough to beat. But some farmers’ market regulars we talked to advised us of a few things to buy elsewhere.
Dangerous neighborhoods are safer than commuting
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The 5 Best Board Games for Adults
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10 Life and Money Lessons Learned From Immigrant Parents
My immigrant parents have taught me many lessons about saving money, but the following 10 lessons were most influential in shaping how I lead my life as a 30-something today.
I Just Think Things Should Work Properly too, Mr. Dyson. UPDATED 7/7/09
I don’t own a lot of stuff that’s considered top of the line. Hardly anything in fact. But I do have the “Rolls Royce” of vacuum cleaners – The Dyson DC14 Complete (well, it was to
Ask The Readers: Do You Have An Emergency Fund?
Tell us if you have an emergency fund and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
This Might Be the Best Travel Rewards Program (No Matter What Airline You Fly)
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How to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Try Something New
Trying something new can feel exhilarating — and completely terrifying. Learn how to get over your fear to do something fresh and exciting.
11 Ways Anyone Can Make Money Online
You may not make it like Mark Zuckerberg does, but the internet is filled with opportunities to earn side money -- or even a lot more.
The 5 Most Successful Investors You've Never Heard Of
Can you name an investor other than Warren Buffett or Peter Lynch? Drop these five names at your next investment club meeting.
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Eat Fast Food?
Tell us how often you eat fast food and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Wage slave, debt slave
This article has its roots in an article I wrote some time ago that used the terms wage slave and debt peonage—terms that some people objected to. Those making free choices aren't
10 Myths About Employee Incentive Programs
Employee incentive programs are popular, if only because they are prolific. Though conventional wisdom tells us otherwise, many will argue that these programs are not just ineffect
10 Awesome Money-Making Hobbies
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